Event Details

Saturday 20 September
Gates open at 10.30am
Pre-booked tickets only

For the first time, the Queen's Reading Room Festival will be held at Chatsworth, bringing together a star-studded line up of acclaimed authors, experts, actors, and literature lovers to celebrate the written word. 

Talk tickets for The Queen’s Reading Room Festival have now sold out, however, you can still purchase a Festival Pass for Saturday 20 September, which includes access to exclusive festival entertainment.

Festival Pass

£20 per person

A Festival Pass grants access to the Chatsworth Garden and a day of literature-themed entertainment, including book signing sessions with visiting authors, exclusive pre-recorded content on the Festival TV screen, Jane Austen themed pop–up theatrical performances marking the 250th anniversary of her birth, and more.

Festival passes include free parking for one vehicle per transaction. 

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What's On

The festival is co-produced by The Queen's Reading Room and Chatsworth House Trust, the independent charity responsible for the preservation and development of Chatsworth. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the ongoing efforts of both charities.

Festival Information

Friends, Patrons and Passholders

Friends, Patrons, and Passholders can book a complimentary member or passholder garden ticket for Saturday 20 September to experience the festival entertainment.

For further information, please contact:

Friends: friends@chatsworth.org
Patrons and Corporate Passholders: development@chatsworth.org 
Estate Passholders: chatsworth.events@chatsworth.org 

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Please note: Please be aware that for technical, operational or safety reasons, some facilities may be removed or closed, or entertainment and event timetables cancelled and/or altered at any time, including at short notice.  Chatsworth reserves the right to change the programme of attractions and entertainment if, at any time, it is deemed necessary or appropriate to do so, this may also include closing attractions or areas of the estate. We apologise in advance for any disappointment caused should this need arise.

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